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04-03-2011 14:34:51
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It’s great to be at Garden Court Chambers for LAG’s inaugural (sold out!) Migrant Law Conference
#Migrantlaw has never been more important and we’re delighted to bring practitioners together to discuss this vital area of law
Thanks to sponsors Garden Court Chambers and Doughty Street International!
Our first session covered trafficking and modern slavery, NRPF and seeking asylum - pathways to leave.
Chaired by the brilliant Sonali Naik KC, our panel included Anthony Vaughan Doughty Street Chambers, Emma Fitzsimons and Matt Ahluwalia Garden Court Chambers
Next up is our Home Office support panel chaired by Irena Sabic KC.
Maddie Harris Humans for Rights Network 🧡 explained the reality of ‘Home office support’
“It is depressing here. You are in a prison” was an individual’s account of life in HA accommodation.
Shu Shin Luh, author of LAG’s new Migrant Support Handbook, covered the allocation of asylum support accommodation.
She explained the suitability criteria and highlighted the many issues with the assessment process, particularly for vulnerable individuals.
#asylumsupport
A quick book plug!
Shu Shin (and Connor Johnston)’s book has just received a 5 ⭐️ review in the Law Society Gazette …
“Whether you are an experienced practitioner or new to this field this handbook is essential.”
lawgazette.co.uk/reviews/migran…
Connor Johnston Law Society Gazette Back to the conference! Donnchadh Greene joins our 2nd panel to discuss safeguarding those living in HO accommodation.
He highlights the importance of safeguarding given the rise in anti-migrant and anti-LGBTQ+ abuse and the legal challenges that can be used to protect clients.
Connor Johnston Law Society Gazette Donnchadh Greene Connor Johnston (our other Migrant Support handbook author!) is chairing the 3rd panel on local authority support.
He’s joined by Abi Brunswick, director of P17 which works to end destitution among migrant families with NRPF and Stephanie Harrison KC Garden Court Chambers
Connor Johnston Law Society Gazette Donnchadh Greene P17 Garden Court Chambers We’re joined by Brian Dikoff, Antonia Benfield (@DoughtyStreet) and Ollie Persey for our 4th session on unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and vulnerable clients. Chaired by Grace Brown Garden Court Chambers
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